Demolition permits in Durham, NC: May 2026

27 demolition permits were filed in Durham, NC in May 2026, 93% more than in April (14). Durham, NC ranked 33rd of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.

What the month shows

• 27 permits listed a job value; 4% of those were over $50,000.
• The busiest day was Tuesday, May 5, with 7; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.

Median job value listed: $12,000.

The last months

Job values listed

• Under $10,000: 7
• $10,000 to $50,000: 19
• $50,000 to $250,000: 0
• Over $250,000: 1

Demolition permits in May 2026 in other places

• New York, NY: 364
• Nashville, TN: 293
• San Diego, CA: 232
• Baltimore, MD: 215
• Philadelphia, PA: 211
• Los Angeles, CA: 204
• Austin, TX: 174
• Boston, MA: 145
• Portland, OR: 134
• Miami, FL: 127
• Miami-Dade County, FL: 127
• Chicago, IL: 122

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Source: Data: City and County of Durham, City-County Inspections. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.